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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

3

Public Health Clinic Opens In Kennebunk Tomorrow

A child health clinic will be held at the Public Health office 10 Storer Street from 3 to 5 p m with a physician on hand for diphtheria whooping cough tetanus polio and smallpox vaccinations for babies and children up to school age. Guest day for Christ Church Women’s Fellowship is Friday April 21 at 2 30 p m a book review by Mrs Marion Rudkin. Co chairmen and hostesses listed. Mrs Robert Cumler and infant Patricia Lois have returned to their Dane Street home from Webber hospital.

Public Health Office Storer Street Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Marion Rudkin Christchurch Garfield Ross Arnold Truscott Leon Bradley Alexander “Urr Hutchins John York Raymond Belyea Maynard Haskell Francis Lamontagne Lloyd Nedeau Warren Fisher Robert Cumler Patricia Lois Dane Street Webber Hospital

Card parties and district meetings crowd Old Orchard Beach notices

Old Orchard Beach reports prize winners from a women’s and men’s card party at the Abbeville AMVETS Post and a St. John Ephicopa parish event. Winners include Mary Emery Irene McGlauslin Jerry Jacques John La Pointe and Francis Carr. Also announced are upcoming card party at Mrs Pettingill’s and district Rebekah Assembly meetings with several local leaders listed. A Nee Nah council Decree of Pocahontes gathering is planned at the American Legion hall with plans for a district meeting in North Berwick.

Mary Emery Irene McGlauslin Abberville Eunice Pettengill Washington Avenue Jacqueline Pitkin Evelyn Presley John la Pointe Francis Carr Low Violet Gobein Queens of Hearts Albert Pettingill Cavalieri Evelyn A. Gammon Rebekah Assembly Hope Circle Anna Anderson Seaside House West Grand Avenue Hazel Isley Harriet Anderson Grace Hermon Nee Nah Council Pocahontes American Legion Hall School Street North Berwick

Arundel Grange Confers Degrees On Candidates

Arundel Grange conducted first and second degree conferrals on Constance Boucher Paul A Boucher Norma Theobald Jack Theobald Arthur Bridges and Reynolds Belanger for Arundel Grange and Katherine Clark Walter Clark Jr and John Sleeper for Saco Grange. Third and fourth degrees planned for Saturday April 22 with a 6 30 supper. program featured Rear Admiral George Phillips USN ret Kennebunk.

Paul Dumont, Sr Arundel Grange Constance Boucher Paul A. Boucher Norma Theobald Jack Theobald Arthur Bridges Reynolds Belanger Katherine Clark Walter Clark, Jr John Sleeper Sacogrange Doris Burleigh Fred Merrill Esther Bragdon Flora Cluff Merlin Burleigh Ernest Burleigh Willis Merrill Curtismont Ceres Pomona Nancy Vetterline Flora Mary Dumont Ruth Burleigh Maxine Michaud Arthur Cluff Edward Michaud Dorothy Clough Merling Burleigh George Phillips USN Kennebunk Arunde Edmund Cashen Buxton Grange

Wells Selectmen Name Lifeguards for Summer

A Wells Board of Selectmen session appointed lifeguards for Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Captain and head lifeguard Richard Weakeley of Wells led a list that named assistant captains Carl Sedgeley of Auburn and Kenneth Randall of Wells Beach. Other lifeguards include William Murphy of Medford Massachusetts Brent Johnson of Berwick and Peter Green. A follow up meeting is set for April 27.

Wells Beach Moody Beach Wells

Water mains flush schedule announced for three weeks

The Kennebunk, K'Port and Wells Water District will flush the mains during evenings from 6 30 p m to 1 00 a m for the next three weeks to minimize customer disruption.

Wells Water District

Toastmasters Kickoff as Kennebunk Launches Cancer Crusade

A Kennebunk effort branded the Cancer Crusade aims to alert the public that cancer defense lies with individuals and to raise funds for ongoing research. The kickoff highlighted high smoking risks and urged early medical attention, with film strips shown to youth at Kennebunk Junior High and high school events. More than 100 guests attended the Area 4 District 45 Speech contest in Saco, hosted by Biddeford-Saco Toastmasters, featuring Paul Stewart winning for Is Federal Aid To Education Necessary? and other top speakers from regional clubs.

Kennebunk Cneen John Cummings George LeBarge Kenne Bunk Andlao Ahaal Elks’ Lodge Portland Road Saco Comdr Herbert Krakow USN Portsmouth, N. H Albert P. Deshaies Biddeford-Saco Glen Clarke Sanford- Springvale Edward Smith NCO Club Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. H Andre Fortier Biddeford Leandre Charest Sheldon Michaels. Sanford Michaels Charles R. Cote Cote Biddeford- Saco Club J. Edward Whelan Robert N. Cyr J. Ralph Larochelle John P. Conroy George Nicoletos Joseph S. Audie John Conroy Philip Sneider Ralph Larochelle Roland Allard

Cancer Workers Named For Beach Solicitations

Mrs. Richard Valentino, Cancer Crusade chair at Old Orchard Beach, releases a list of house to house canvassers for the drive tomorrow. Contributions from those away from home may go to treasurer Ernest Murphy at Murphy Shell Service. Lions club hall on Hoffman street serves as headquarters at 8 p m. Captains include Mrs. Archie Draggins and others. workers listed comprise a long roster of local volunteers.

Richard Valentino Cancer Crusade Old Orchard Beach Valentino Ernest Murphy Murphy’ Shell Lions Club Hoffman Street Archie Draggins Rupert Davis George Shorey Mildred McAlpine John Trull Francis Bunson Stella Pelletier Georgette Skinsacos Henry Rudy Francis LaFountain Jean Mooers Rita Potvin

Beach Committee Backs Local Industrial Plan

Old Orchard Beach will back Biddeford and Saco in their industrial development program, as voted by the Industrial and Recreational Development committee at the Beach Town hall. The panel approved backing efforts, discussed survey results of local skills by Sewall Co, and planned a meeting with area development agent Hugh Marshall and partners on April 27 at 7 p.m. to review land use. Attendees included Leo Larochelle, William J. Mullen, Adelbert Jakeman Jr, John Menard, Donald Briggs, and Town Manager Percival Wardwell.

Western Maine Roy Jackson Myrtle Lodge Kennebunk Harland Dutch George F. Harris Ossipee Lodge Kezar “Alls Christchurch Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Inez “Arrintton Mildred Klewinda Cumberland Temple Verna Goddard Mishemoka Temple Jane Shea Lowell Temple Eliza Proctor Woodfords Manaver Hazel Tibbetts Calanthe Temple Marguerite Nichols Mistle Temple Eleanor Feinstein State Temple Kennebunk Town Hall Western Maine Pythian Jubilee Association Knights and Sisters Fred Staples Grand Lodge of Maine George S. Harris Grand Temple of Maine Catherine Robinson Margaret Wallace Cochnewagan Lodge Linda Rossnagle Jubilee Association Cynthia Miller Minnehahaha Temple Diane Timmons Margaret Timmons Dolores Watkins Quamphegan Lodge Judy Williams Rathbone Temple Kathy McNitch Grayhus Temple Linda Ross Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Saco Beach Town Hall Old Beach Sewall Company Old Town Hugh Marshall Planning Board Recreational and Leo Larochelle William J. Mullen Adelbert Jakeman, Jr John Menard Donald Briggs Percival Wardwell

Science at Work and Fuzzy Forecasts in 1960s Tech

Science pieces explain carbon fourteen half life of 5760 years for age dating and its role as a tracer. A submarine style fishing concept envisions underwater trawlers using electronic gear to herd fish. A rocket fuel compound hydr zine is claimed to slow grass growth for weekend hammock time. Side-kicks notes describe rockets aiding airplanes to recover from spins as emergency stabilizers.

Associated Press News of Science and Technology National Bureau of Standards Earth R. L. McHugh U.S. Bureau of Commercial Fisheries American Chemical Society Chemical Industry

Cape Porpoise Notes from Town News and Events

Cape Porpoise residents share winter return, family updates, and travel. Firemen host a public lobster salad supper on Saturday April 29. Local gatherings include whist parties and Republican club attendance. Church Sea Harvest Fair planned for July 26 with Miss Mary Zecchini as chair.

Carl Deinstadt Tampa Fla Herbert Estey Ruthann Roberts The Cape Elsie Byrne Kennebunk Monroe N. Y K. R. Reeds Arnold Stinson Langsford Road Robert Litchfield Ill Georgia New Hampshire James Radcliffe Saugus Mass Mill Road Philip Eaton U. S. Navy Great Lakes Chester Eatons Pensacola Lester Hutchins Dana Herman Campbell Harland Hutchins Kennebunkport George Seavey Raymond McGinley Old Town Richard Davis Little Rock Ark Charles Wentworth Ethel Betts James Thompson Ethel Wescott Florence Nunan Frances Hutchins Ernest Ridlon Carroll Matthews Otis Doane Leonard Bunnell Arundel Women’s Republican Club Olympian Club Rufus Lord Dollie Merrill Alma Kittredge Russell Kittredge Prentice Kittredge Pythian Os‘sipee Lodge Kezar Falls Myrtle Lodge Mary Zecchini

Wells community clubs schedule and DeMolay attendance

A Wells Band Boosters meeting is set for tonight at 7:30 at Wells High School. The Ladies Aid at Wells First Congregational Church holds an all day meeting tomorrow at the vestry with a noon pot-luck and April birthday cake. The Ladies Benevolent at Wells Second Congregational meets Wednesday at the vestry with members bringing their own lunch. The Wells-Ogunquit Lions host a meeting Tuesday at Henris on Route 1 with Kennebunk Lions guests, dinner at 6:30 followed by business and program. Seventeen Highpine DeMolay members attended Sunday services at Wells Second Congregational, led by Peter Joy with Adams, Fenderson, and Dodge as escorts.

Wells Band Boosters Club Wells High School Ladies Aid Society Wells First Congregational Church First Church Ladies Benevolent Society Wells Second Congregational Church Second Church Wells-Ogunquit Lions Club Henri's U .S. Route 1 Wells Kennebunk-Kennebunkport — Lions Club Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Peter Joy Ad Adams Clarence Fenderson Visors Ellis B. Dodge Millard W. Roland Joy

Arundel Cancer Volunteers Announced for Spring Drive

Arundel announces cancer drive volunteers with Mrs. Robert Sprague and Mrs. Ruth Main as co chairs campaign treasurer Freeman Welch. District residents listed as campaign workers include Mrs. Val Cliche Hazel Mitchell Richard Talbot John Cowgil Walter Garnett Ralph Norman Jr Clara Stone Dorothy Harris Pauline Nutter Gordon Littlefield Dudley Rich Roland Hayes Frank Meunier Rita Labbe and Mrs Sprague. Returns will be collected at the Happy Smile service station and Mrs Sprague's Old Limerick road residence by April 25.

Arundel Robert Sprague Ruth Main Freeman Welch Val Cliche Hazel Mitchell Richard Talbot John Cowgill Walter Garnett Ralph Norman, Jr Clara Stone Dorothy Harris Pauline Nutter Gordon Littlefield Dudley Rich Roland Hayes Frank Meunier Rita Labbe Sprague Happy Smile Old Limerick Road

Memoriam Gift Aids Maine Cancer Society Drive

North Saco residents donate a memoriam gift in honor of George Martin, late Hearn Road resident, added to the 1961 North Saco collections. Contributors include numerous local families. drive runs April 18 to 25 with donations sent to Biddeford Saco Cancer HQ at 169 Main Street.

Maine Cancer Society North Saco George Martin Hearn Road Saco Martin Veterans Hospital Massachusetts John Bryant Arthur Rumery and Mirs Harry Sait Kenneth Owen Ralph Macomber Fred Zimmerman Sumner Hearn Millard Tripp Grace Dow Flag Pond Road Lowell Innes Jenkins Road Ralph Grant West Scarborough Glenhaven Circle Walter McKenney Portland Road Biddeford-Saco Main _ street Biddeford

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Clement P. Wight Dial Erma Morse Inez Farrington Helen Mills Gertrude Harriman Knights of Pythias Ivy Temple Lifeouards Kennebunk, K’port New York Washington, D. C St. Andre High School Msgr Aime Giguere A. J. Miller Frances Gaudet Marilyn Miller Jeanne Verrier Jeanne Gervais Rachel Miller Lorraine Talbot Doris Charland Charlene Roy Pauline Martel Carol Harry David Marshall Louis Simpson Russell Morse Eleanor Smith Ellen Osgood Charles Skinfacos Glen McDonald Roland Labranche Leon Desjardins Claire Soule Betty Regan Carol Bolduc Velma Williams Charles Roy Fred Knight Mary Gourdouros Patricia Hickey Marion Duhamel Norman Davis Mary Jane Radley Ruth Pluznick Joseph Lenkowski Judy Potvin Joanne Roberge Gail Binette Vera Rounds Priscilla Fournier Hugh Cullinan Yvette Desmarais William Henry Smith Priscilla McSweeney Roland Larochelle Blais George le Cau Sherry Davis Woodford Temple Karen Clough Peggy Berry Alvah Young Temple Linda Merrill Golden Rule Temple Tina Welch Elmont Tyndale Linwood Libby Clara Knight Falmouth Temple Inez Farmington Minnehaha Temple Berland Nellie Baker Mizpah Temple Mildred Emerson Cochnewagan Temple Dorothy Merrilis Woodfords Temple Anne Leblanc Marion Libby Mildred Cooper Eureka Temple Marion McLaughlin Louise Winslow Falmouth Marlena Stimpson Ruth Smith Eleanor Leech Gladys Leech Margaret Jewell Gladys Davis John Lindsey Myrtlelodge Millie Coyle MEC Science At Work Air Force Wells Albeo Lapierre Dial Betty MacDonald Richard R. Roberge J. J. MacDonald Free Street Arundel Cancer
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